P.G. Diploma in International Humanitarian Law

Learning Resources

 
Reading Material :
 
Reference Material

www.icrc.org

Articles on Introduction to IHL by Hans Peter Gasser, Doctor of Laws, Legal Adviser, ICRC

Extremely important and indispensable readings for the entire course:

  1. Constraints on the Waging of War: An introduction to International Humanitarian Law, by Frits Kalshoven & Liesbeth Zetveld, (4th ed.),  2011, available at https://www.icrc.org/en/publication
  1. How Does Law Protect in War? Cases, Documents and Teaching Materials on Contemporary Practice in International Humanitarian Law, by Marco Sassoli, et al (3rd ed.) 2001, available at https://www.icrc.org/en/doc/assets/files
  1. The 1949 Geneva Conventions: A Commentary, Andrew Clapham et al, (Oxford University Publications, 2015).
  1. International Humanitarian Law: A Reader for South Asia, ICRC, 2008.
 
 
Presentations :
S.No.AuthorTitle
1.Dr. Ch.BenarjiIntroduction to IHL
2.Dr. Ch.BenarjiProtection of Victims of Armed Conflicts
3.Dr. Ch.BenarjiMeans and Methods of Warfare Choices, Rules and Limitations
4.Dr. Ch.BenarjiImplementation of International Humanitarian Law
5.Dr. Ch.BenarjiProtection of Cultural Property
6.Dr. Ch.BenarjiLaw relating to Air & Naval Warfare
7.Dr. Ch.BenarjiIHL, Human Rights Law & Non-International Armed Conflicts
8.Dr. Ch.BenarjiMeans & Methods of Warfare
9.Dr. Ch.BenarjiProtection of Cultural Property during Armed Conflicts
10.Dr.V.Balakista ReddyIntroduction to International Law and International Humanitarian Law
11.Dr.V.Balakista ReddyPrinciples and Concepts of IHL
12.Dr.V.Balakista ReddyHuman Rights, Refugee Laws & IHL- Security Forces

 

NOTE: The old question papers are made available to the candidates only as a model and to understand the examination pattern. The University reserves the right to change the pattern of the question papers. Hence, all the candidates are advised to prepare for the examination from the Self Learning (reading) Materials, PPTs and the inputs provided by the experts at the time of the Personal Contact Programme sessions.

Previous year Question papers :
Academic YearQuestion Papers
2020-2021 Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2019 - 2020 SupplePaper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2019 - 2020Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2018-19 SupplePaper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2018-19Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2017-18 SupplePaper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2017-18Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2016-17 SupplePaper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2016-17Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2015-16Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2014-15Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2013-14Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2012-13Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2011-12Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2010-11Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2009-10Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2008-09Paper IPaper II Paper IIIPaper IV
2007-08Paper IPaper II Paper IIIPaper IV
2006-07Paper IPaper IIPaper IIIPaper IV
2005-06Paper IPaper II Paper IIIPaper IV
2004-05Paper IPaper II Paper IIIPaper IV
2003-04Paper IPaper II Paper IIIPaper IV
2002-03Paper IPaper II Paper IIIPaper IV
Legislations :

P.G. Diploma in International Humanitarian Law

 

Contact Sessions - Round 2 (2019 - 20)

 
Programme Schedule (Online)

Kindly Note: Webex Meeting links to join online class as per the below schedule has been emailed to you along with Meeting link, Meeting number & Password.  The recorded Video links & PPTs will be uploaded on this page within 10 days after the closure of the classes.

Kindly Note: Password to access Video Links at Vimeo is - nalsar123

DAY 1- 14 May 2020- Thursday
S.No.SessionTopicResource PersonVideo LinkPPTs
110.00 - 11.00 a.m.International Implementation of IHL - IProf.V.Balakista ReddyClick hereClick here 
 11.00 – 11.15 a.mTea Break   
211.15 - 12.45 p.m.International Implementation of IHL - IIProf.V.Balakista ReddyClick hereClick here
 12.45 – 1.45 p.m.Lunch Break   
31.45 - 3.15 p.m.Limitations on Means and Methods of warfare - IMr.Syed Ashfaq HussainClick hereClick here
 3.15 - 3.30 p.m.Tea Break   
43:30 - 5:00 pmLimitations on Means and Methods of warfare - IIMr.Syed Ashfaq HussainClick hereClick here
DAY 2 – 15 May 2020- Friday
S.No.SessionTopicResource PersonVideo LinkPPTs
19.30 - 11.00 a.m.IHL and International Criminal Law Mechanisms -IProf.V.Balakista ReddyClick hereClick here
 11.00 - 11.15 a.m.Tea Break   
211.15 – 12.45 p.m.IHL and International Criminal Law Mechanisms -IIMr.Syed Ashfaq HussainClick hereClick here
 12.45 - 1.30 p.m.Lunch Break   
31.45 - 3.15 p.m.National Implementation of IHL - IProf.V.Balakista ReddyClick hereClick here
 3.00 – 3.15 p.mTea Break   
43.15 - 4.45 p.m.National Implementation of IHL - IIProf.V.Balakista ReddyClick hereClick here
DAY 3 – 16 May 2020- Saturday
S.No.SessionTopicResource PersonVideo LinkPPTs
19.30 – 11.00 a.m.Special issues concerning IHL in times of Armed Conflict - IMr.Syed Ashfaq HussainClick hereClick here 
 11.00 - 11.15 a.m.Tea Break   
211.15 - 12.45 p.m.Special issues concerning IHL in times of Armed Conflict - IIMr.Syed Ashfaq HussainClick hereClick here 
 12.45 – 1.45 p.m.Lunch Break   
31.45 - 3.15 p.m.Law relating to Naval and Air Warfare - IDr. Benarji ChakkaClick hereClick hereClick hereClick here
 3.15 - 3.30 p.m.Tea Break   
43.30 - 5.00 p.mLaw relating to Naval and Air Warfare - IIDr. Benarji ChakkaClick hereClick hereClick hereClick here
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DAY 4 – 17 May 2020- Sunday
S.No.SessionTopicResource PersonVideo LinkPPTs
19.30 – 11.00 a.m.IHL & Specific Weapons Regime - IDr. Benarji ChakkaClick hereClick hereClick here
 11.00 – 11.15 a.m.Tea Break   
211.15 - 12.45 p.m.IHL & Specific Weapons Regime - II Dr. Benarji ChakkaDr. Benarji ChakkaClick hereClick hereClick here
 12.45 – 1.45 p.m.Lunch Break     
31.45 - 3.15 p.m.Protection of Environment & Cultural property in times of Armed Conflict - IDr. Benarji ChakkaClick hereClick hereClick here
 3.15 - 3.30 p.m.Tea Break   
43.30 - 5.00 p.m.Protection of Environment & Cultural property in times of Armed Conflict - IIDr. Benarji ChakkaClick hereClick here

P.G. Diploma in International Humanitarian Law

 

Contact Sessions - Round 1 (2019 - 20)

 
Programme Schedule (Online)

Kindly Note: Webex Meeting links to join online class as per the below schedule has been emailed to you along with Meeting link, Meeting number & Password.  The recorded Video links & PPTs will be uploaded on this page within 10 days after the closure of the classes.

Kindly Note: Password to access Video Links at Vimeo is - nalsar123

DAY 1-14 November 2019- Thursday
S.No.SessionTopicResource PersonVideo LinkPPTs
 9.30 – 10.00 a.m.Orientation SessionMr.Syed Ashfaq Hussain
Course Coordinator & Asst. Professor,
NALSAR University of Law
Click here 
110.00 - 11.30 a.m.Historical and Modern Sources of IHL -IMr.Syed Ashfaq HussainClick hereClick here
 11.30 – 11.45 a.mTea Break   
211.45 - 1.15 p.m.Historical and Modern Sources of IHL - IIMr.Syed Ashfaq HussainClick hereClick here
 1.15 – 2.00 p.m.Lunch Break   
32.00 - 3.30 p.m.Protection of Civilians - IDr. BenarjiChakkaClick hereClick here
 3.30 - 3.45p.m.Tea Break   
43.45 - 5.15 p.m.Protection of Civilians - I Dr. BenarjiChakka,Professor Associate Dean, Alliance School of Law, Bangalore Former – Legal Adviser to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) [email protected]Prof.V.Balakista ReddyClick hereClick here
DAY2–20 November 2020- Friday
S.No.SessionTopicResource PersonVideo LinkPPTs
19.30 – 11.00 a.m.IHL and Non-International Armed Conflict - IDr. Benarji ChakkaClick hereClick here
 11.00 – 11.15 a.m.Tea Break   
211.15 - 12.45 p.m.IHL and Non-International Armed Conflict - IIDr. Benarji ChakkaClick hereClick here
 12.45 – 1.45 p.m.Lunch Break   
31.45 – 3.15 p.m.Role and Activities of International Committee of Red Cross - IDr. Benarji Chakka Dean and Professor of Law, VIT-AP SCHOOL OF LAW Former – Legal Adviser to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Click hereClick here
 3.30 - 3.45p.m.Tea Break   
43.30 - 5.00 p.m.Role and Activities of International Committee of Red Cross - IIDr. Benarji ChakkaClick hereClick here
DAY 3 – 16 November 2019- Saturday
S.No.SessionTopicResource PersonVideo LinkPPTs
19.30 – 11.00 a.m.Introduction: IHL & Public International Law (Definition & Basic Concepts) - I Prof.V.Balakista Reddy,Professor of Law & Registrar NALSAR University of Law [email protected]Prof.V.Balakista ReddyClick hereClick here
 11.00 - 11.15 a.m.Tea Break   
211.15 - 12.45 p.m.General obligation of Humane Treatment - IIMr.Syed Ashfaq HussainClick hereClick here
 12.45 - 1.45 p.m.Lunch Break   
31.45 – 3.15 p.mGeneral obligation of Humane Treatment - IMr.SyedAshfaqHussainClick hereClick here
 3.30 - 3.30p.m.Tea Break   
43.30 - 5.00 p.m.General obligation of Humane Treatment - IIMr.Syed Ashfaq Hussain/td>Click hereClick here
DAY 4 – 17 November 2019- Sunday
S.No.SessionTopicResource PersonVideo LinkPPTs
19.30 – 11.00 a.m.Fundamental Principles of IHL & Public International Law - IProf.V.Balakista ReddyClick hereClick here
 11.00 – 11.15 a.m.Tea Break   
211.15 - 12.45 p.m.Fundamental Principles of IHL & Public International Law - IIProf.V.Balakista ReddyClick hereClick here
 12.45 - 1.45 p.m.Lunch Break   
31.45 – 3.15 p.m.Protection of Prisoner - IMr.Syed Ashfaq HussainClick hereClick here
 3.15 – 3.30 p.mTea Break   
43.30 - 5.00 p.m.Protection of Prisoner - IIMr.Syed Ashfaq HussainClick hereClick here